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Permalink Reply by COBAYLEY on -
It's wonderful....everyone here knows everything...just kidding...c'mon...you got a question...throw it out there...any new venue takes a few minutes/hours/days/weeks/ to get off the ground. This is a great idea...and..you have dedicated volunteers that have offered to HELP....
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Permalink Reply by ElsiesAttic ~ CEO on -
I can't wait! We have some really great topics we will cover this weekend. Great wealth of knowledge here in our Village.
All you need to do is join the site, which is totally FREE, and begin posting in the chat room (here is the link to it) or simply post right here in this thread.
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Permalink Reply by San Marcos Art Glass on -
I have this porcelain Japanese teapot that has a backstamp. Does anyone know which company this is? I haven't been able to locate this stamp. The pot is from c 1960, I believe.
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Permalink Reply by WhimsicalVintage on -
The best site for this is
http://gotheborg.com/marks/index_jap_marks.htm
Noritake/Nippon began subcontracting this cherry blossom mark in the 1920's, to smaller porcelain companies that were manufacturing for export to the US. I can't find the exact one with the "T" mark but there were many and each added their own initial to the inside of the mark. Maruto Mu Ware used a "T" but I can't find one inside the cherry blossom, so this could be an earlier piece.
When you click on the link scroll down about 1/4 of the way for the cherry blossom and about 1/2 way for Maruto Mu
Hope this helps:)
San Marcos Art Glass said:I have this porcelain Japanese teapot that has a backstamp. Does anyone know which company this is? I haven't been able to locate this stamp. The pot is from c 1960, I believe.
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Permalink Reply by The Old Grey Mare on -
Three vintage lucite purses. Two Wilardy, the front and left, one Stylecraft, Miami, the right black. Each has some minor damage. A closed crack on the two Wilardy's, a small chip to the back near the hinge on the Stylecraft. This is SO not my area, but they were given to me. How much does minimal damage affect pricing? I have no clue about pricing either, my research shows it all over the place, but I know we're not doing appraisals. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by CheriShops - Admin on -
those are sooo nice Dexter. Not my area of expertise but when I needed help re lucite bags I found it on a great site, and the lady who runs it even emailed me back with great info! http://www.bagladyemporium.com/blu/index.php?n=Main.HomePage
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Permalink Reply by San Marcos Art Glass on
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This Manhattan set looks to me like US Glass from the first of the century. The bits around the bulleyes are much crisper. Wanted to see what others thought.
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Permalink Reply by CarriersCozyCottage on
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Mare I just sold a Lucite box purse for $65.00, it had no cracks. I do know that a couple of years ago, that purse would have fetched in the $100's.
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Permalink Reply by The Old Grey Mare on
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Thanks Cozy, appreciate your information! I think I'll probably put them on eBay and let the market decide.
CarriersCozyCottage said:Mare I just sold a Lucite box purse for $65.00, it had no cracks. I do know that a couple of years ago, that purse would have fetched in the $100's.
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Permalink Reply by Suzy's Timeless Treasures on -
Does anyone know about inkwells? I picked this one up because I like the mythical creature on top, looks like part dog/part dragon. It is heavy cast metal, gilded and has faces on the sides. About 4.5 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide.
Is it safe to say it's from the 19th century or is there a way to date it? Any ideas on the creature are welcome too!
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Permalink Reply by CheriShops - Admin on
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that sure is nice! The only thing I know about inkwells is they are highly prized collectibles that bring nice $$$ :)
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Permalink Reply by WhimsicalVintage on
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http://www.collectorsweekly.com/pens/inkwells
I know this may sound a little nuts...but could it be Chinese? They do have a mythical dog/dragon that comes in may varities...and they did make the gilded inkwells in animal shapes...I found a turtle...still searching:) The link above gives a basic knowledge of dating the different wells
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